A colour photograph of The Crossways Motel in Marysville taken in the 1980s. The Crossways was built in the early 1920s and is the oldest building in Marysville. The Crossways historic inn survived the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires thanks to the efforts of its c-owner Greg Cherry and, in the days after the fires, provided a much-needed refuge to the Marysville community and firefighters. A colour photograph of The Crossways Motel in Marysville taken in the 1980s.Crossways Motel/ one frosty morning in the 1980!/ approxmarysville, victoria, australia, the crossways cabaret, the crossways, crossways, crossways country inn, crossways historic inn, 2009 black saturday bushfires, accommodation, photograph

Advertisement for the Bundoora Hotel Motel 1971, listing entertainment in the "El Toro" lounge and availability of Wedding and Christmas bookings.Digital copy of newspaper advertisementbundoora hotel, plenty road bundoora

Bob (Herman) Hymans (a former member of the Royal Netherlands Navy) was born in Bloemendaal, Holland on 30th September 1922. During World War II he fought against the Japanese in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia) and was imprisoned in Changi and on the Burma Railway. After gaining qualifications as a Ski Instructor, Bob arrived in Falls Creek in July 1950. Working as an Instructor and Supervisor at Bogong Lodge, Bob decided his future was in accommodation. He was successful in negotiating an indenture for land from the State Electricity Commission (SEC). It took Bob two years to build his Grand Coeur Chalet but, tragically, it was burned down in August 1961. Bob also built the first Chairlift in Australia. This was a single chairlift and the structure was built from wooden electricity poles. He was constantly full of new ideas and proposals for the village. Bob Hymans died on 7th July 2007. This Collection of documents and letters tells the story of Bob's endeavours to develop Falls Creek into the ski village it is today.This Collection of documents and letters tells the story of Bob’s endeavours to develop Falls Creek into the ski village it is today. This document is a detailed profit and loss estimate written by Mr Hymans in planning for establishment of a new motel in Falls Creek. All calculations are hand written and carefully divided into different sections. It also included a detailed staff allocation for one year.falls creek tourist area management committee, bob hymans, falls creek administration

Ron Setford and his wife Grace Setford lived in Tanner Avenue, East Kew, from c.1946 to c.1995. A keen photographer, he recorded the changing face of Kew over a 20 year period. Apart from 30 photographs of built structures and places in Kew dating from 1960 and 1961, 145 of his 35mm colour slides chronicle the development of the Eastern Freeway through the Yarra Valley over a five year period from c.1972 to c.1977. This important collection was donated to the Society by his granddaughter in 2025.This collection of 175 35mm slides is of local and statewide significance, owing to its subject matter, particularly the major development of road transport infrastructure during the 1970s with the construction of the Eastern Freeway. The photographer also took care to annotate and date most of his slides which enable the researcher to pinpoint temporal and spatial locations.Opened in 1960, the California Motel at 138 Barkers Road, Hawthorn, was located opposite the entrance to Xavier College and built on the site of the former Barker railway station of the closed Kew branch line. The motel was advertised as “away from the hustle and bustle of the city and offering affordable accommodation for the business or leisure traveller”. Special amenities included air-conditioning, a business centre, and swimming pool. The motel had 82 suites. A possibly forgotten, but perhaps essential feature of the motel, was the Caltex Service Station at its entrance. The building was closed in April 2008, extensively vandalised and finally demolished in 2013."California Motel"ron setford, photographs -- kew (vic.) -- 1960s, california motel -- barkers road -- hawthorn (vic.)

Black and white photograph showing Drysdale Motel, Kalimna, at early stage of development. Lakes Entrance VictoriaDrysdales Motelmotels, tourism

Colour postcard of one of the eighteen murals decorating the internal walls of the Glenara Motel, Lakes Entrance, Victoria. This one shows two peacocks perched on tree branches.Glenara Motel Motel of Many Murals (on front)motels, arts

Colour postcard of one of the eighteen murals decorating the internal walls of the Glenara Motel, Lakes Entrance, Victoria. This one reflects the painter's romanticism showing a young couple in a small boat on a lake with water lilies and swans.Glenara Motel Motel of Many Murals (on front)motels, arts, rsl clubs

A colour photograph of the Tower Motel in Marysville. The Tower Motel was one of the few buildings in Marysville that survived the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires.A colour photograph of the Tower Motel in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, tower motel, accommodation, photograph, 2009 black saturday bushfires

A colour postcard of the Scenic Motel in Marysville. The postcard was produced by John Sands Pty. Ltd. as a souvenir of Marysville.A colour postcard of the Scenic Motel in Marysville. The postcard was produced by John Sands Pty. Ltd. as a souvenir of Marysville.Sandscene/International PLACE/STAMP/HERE PRINTED IN/ AUSTRALIA Post Card POST OFFICE/PREFERRED John Sands Pty. Ltd., Printers, Australia SPVI-SCENIC MOTEL, 5 DARWIN STREET, MARYSVILLE,/ Phone 92 "Modern luxuriously appointed sound proof bedsitting rooms./ all units wall-to-wall carpets./ Tiled shower recess and toilet,/ bedside lamps, T.V., radio, refrigerator. Tea-making facilities./ Breakfast served to units. Parking at door. Magnificent Scenic/ Views. Restaurant open 6 p.m. A La Carte Meals."marysville, victoria, australia, scenic motel, accommodation, postcard, john sands pty. ltd., souvenir

These items were given to clients of the Mid City Motel (probably the one in Ballarat ). The Mid City Motel company was formed in 1963 by a syndicate with the motel in Raglan Parade, Warrnambool. It was later sold with the company liquidated in 1982. The expansion from Warrnambool to Ballarat occurred in 1970 with a building in Doveton Street North, Ballarat. Items such as the sewing kit and shower cap are still given out as promotional material in many motels today. These items are of little importance but are examples of the promotional activities of the motel/tourism scene 30 or so years ago. They may be useful for display.This is a small plastic bag containing a paper sewing kit and a paper folder containing two Alka-Seltser tablets. The sewing kit is red and white and the Alka Seltzer packet is mostly blue. The three items come from the Mid-City Motel and are intended to be kept in a car. Plastic Bag: Mid City Motels, Princes Highway, Warrnambool, 055 62 8026, Doveton Street, Ballarat, 053 31 1222, Travellers Aid Bag for your car with Sewing Kit, Alka Seltzer, Shoe Shine, Shower Cap, Have a Nice Day, Ballarat City Map.warrnambool, mid city motel, tourism

A digital copy of a colour photograph of the Tower Motel in Marysville. The Tower Motel was one of the few buildings in Marysville that survived the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires.A digital copy of a colour photograph of the Tower Motel in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, tower motel, accommodation, photograph, 2009 black saturday bushfires

A digital copy of a colour photograph of the Tower Motel in Marysville. The Tower Motel was one of the few buildings in Marysville that survived the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires.A digital copy of a colour photograph of the Tower Motel in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, tower motel, accommodation, photograph, 2009 black saturday bushfires

A digital copy of a colour photograph of the Tower Motel in Marysville. The Tower Motel was one of the few buildings in Marysville that survived the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires.A digital copy of a colour photograph of the Tower Motel in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, tower motel, accommodation, photograph, 2009 black saturday bushfires

Produced and acted by members of the Heidelberg Theatre Company and all supporting areas including set design, set building, lighting and sound design and operation, costumes, front of house, ticket sales, publicity and administration were undertaken by members of the Heidelberg Theatre Company.All items in good conditionthe patrick pearse motel, heidelberg theatre company, director, peter spackman, playwright hugh leonard, 2001, 317

Bob (Herman) Hymans (a former member of the Royal Netherlands Navy) was born in Bloemendaal, Holland on 30th September 1922. During World War II he fought against the Japanese in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia) and was imprisoned in Changi and on the Burma Railway. After gaining qualifications as a Ski Instructor, Bob arrived in Falls Creek in July 1950. Working as an Instructor and Supervisor at Bogong Lodge, Bob decided his future was in accommodation. He was successful in negotiating an indenture for land from the State Electricity Commission (SEC). It took Bob two years to build his Grand Coeur Chalet but, tragically, it was burned down in August 1961. Bob also built the first Chairlift in Australia. This was a single chairlift and the structure was built from wooden electricity poles. He was constantly full of new ideas and proposals for the village. Bob Hymans died on 7th July 2007. This Collection of documents and letters tells the story of Bob's endeavours to develop Falls Creek into the ski village it is today.This Collection of documents and letters tells the story of Bob’s endeavours to develop Falls Creek into the ski village it is today. 6 sheets of handwritten notes recording cost estimates for different stages of Mr Hymans' plans for a new chalet on Site 4, Christie Street, Falls Creek.falls creek tourist area management committee, bob hymans, falls creek administration

Believed taken by Ian McCann Stawell's first Tourism OfficerPositive Colour Slides

Believed taken by Ian McCann Stawell's first Tourism OfficerPositive Colour Slides

A colour photograph of a guest's room at the Scenic Motel in Marysville.A colour photograph of a guest's room at the Scenic Motel in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, scenic motel, accommodation, photograph

A colour photograph of a guest's room at the Scenic Motel in Marysville.A colour photograph of a guest's room at the Scenic Motel in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, scenic motel, accommodation, photograph

An information flyer regarding the accommodation and facilities available at The Tower Motel in Marysville. The Tower Motel was one of the few buildings in Marysville that survived the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires.An information flyer regarding the accommodation and facilities available at The Tower Motel in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, tower motel, accommodation, flyer, 2009 black saturday bushfires

An information flyer regarding the accommodation and facilities available at The Tower Motel in Marysville. The Tower Motel was one of the few buildings in Marysville that survived the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires.An information flyer regarding the accommodation and facilities available at The Tower Motel in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, tower motel, accommodation, flyer, 2009 black saturday bushfires

A colour photograph taken of the view from one of the rooms at the Scenic Motel in Marysville.A colour photograph taken of the view from one of the rooms at the Scenic Motel in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, scenic motel, accommodation, photograph

A colour photograph of the Life Activities Club Croydon outside the Tower Motel in Marysville. The photograph was taken in 2008. The Tower Motel was one of the few buildings in Marysville to survive the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires.A colour photograph of the Life Activities Club Croydon outside the Tower Motel in Marysville. The photograph was taken in 2008.marysville, victoria, australia, tower motel, accommodation, photograph, life activities club croydon, 2009 black saturday bushfires

A digital copy of a black and white photograph of the Scenic Motel in Marysville. The original photograph was taken in 1967.A digital copy of a black and white photograph of the Scenic Motel in Marysville. The original photograph was taken in 1967.marysville, victoria, australia, scenic motel, accommodation, photograph

A black and white photograph of the Marysville Hotel Motel in Marysville. The photograph was possibly taken in the late 1960s.A black and white photograph of the Marysville Hotel Motel in Marysville.ELTON FOX STUDIOS/ CHURCH STREET/ HEALESVILLE/ VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA 3705/16victoria, australia, keppel hotel, keppel's australian hotel, australian hotel, keppel family, maurice john keppel, accommodation, marysville hotel, hotel marysville, photograph, marysville hotel motel

A copy of a black and white photograph taken at the bar in the Marysville Hotel Motel in Marysville.A copy of a black and white photograph taken at the bar in the Marysville Hotel Motel in Marysville. The original photograph was taken in 1969.victoria, australia, keppel hotel, keppel's australian hotel, australian hotel, keppel family, maurice john keppel, accommodation, marysville hotel, hotel marysville, photograph, marysville hotel motel

A digital copy of a black and white photograph of the bar at the Marysville Hotel Motel in Marysville. The original photograph was taken in 1962.A digital copy of a black and white photograph of the bar at the Marysville Hotel Motel in Marysville.victoria, australia, keppel hotel, keppel's australian hotel, australian hotel, keppel family, maurice john keppel, accommodation, marysville hotel, hotel marysville, photograph, marysville hotel motel

A black and white photograph of the Marysville Hotel Motel in Marysville. The photograph was taken in the early 1960s by Lloyd Hull, a local man.A black and white photograph of the Marysville Hotel Motel in Marysville.PHOTOGRAPHY/ BY/ Lloyd Hull/ 27 CANTERBURY RD, BLACKBURN WX 1696/ WHEN RE-ORDERING/ PLEASE QUOTE M-001219victoria, australia, keppel hotel, keppel's australian hotel, australian hotel, keppel family, maurice john keppel, accommodation, marysville hotel, hotel marysville, photograph, marysville hotel motel, lloyd hull

A black and white photograph of the Marysville Hotel Motel in Marysville. The photograph was taken in the early 1960s by Lloyd Hull, a local man.A black and white photograph of the Marysville Hotel Motel in Marysville.PHOTOGRAPHY/ BY/ Lloyd Hull/ 27 CANTERBURY RD, BLACKBURN WX 1696/ WHEN RE-ORDERING/ PLEASE QUOTE M-001240victoria, australia, keppel hotel, keppel's australian hotel, australian hotel, keppel family, maurice john keppel, accommodation, marysville hotel, hotel marysville, photograph, marysville hotel motel, lloyd hull